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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.27, 874.60 and 217.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.27, 874.60 and 217.78 is: 326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.27 : 874.60 = 217.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.27/874.60 = 217.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.27x = 874.60 × 217.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.27x = 190,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,467.66/583.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.55

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