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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.23, 874.57 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.23, 874.57 and 217.79 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.23 : 874.57 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.23/874.57 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.23x = 874.57 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.23x = 190,472.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,472.60/583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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