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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.03, 874.45 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.03, 874.45 and 217.76 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.03 : 874.45 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.03/874.45 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.03x = 874.45 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.03x = 190,420.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,420.23/583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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