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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.12, 874.62 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.12, 874.62 and 217.96 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.12 : 874.62 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.12/874.62 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.12x = 874.62 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.12x = 190,632.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,632.18/583.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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