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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.26, 874.34 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.26, 874.34 and 217.96 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.26 : 874.34 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.26/874.34 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.26x = 874.34 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.26x = 190,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,571.15/583.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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