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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.19, 875.03 and 217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.19, 875.03 and 217.93 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.19 : 875.03 = 217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.19/875.03 = 217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.19x = 875.03 × 217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.19x = 190,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,695.83/583.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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