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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.99, 873.73 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.99, 873.73 and 217.34 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.99 : 873.73 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.99/873.73 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.99x = 873.73 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.99x = 189,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,896.48/582.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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