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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.16, 874.51 and 217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.16, 874.51 and 217.87 is: 326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.16 : 874.51 = 217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.16/874.51 = 217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.16x = 874.51 × 217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.16x = 190,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,529.49/583.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.72

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