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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.26, 874.38 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.26, 874.38 and 217.98 is: 326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.26 : 874.38 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.26/874.38 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.26x = 874.38 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.26x = 190,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,597.35/583.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.78

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