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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.27, 874.66 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.27, 874.66 and 217.86 is: 326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.27 : 874.66 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.27/874.66 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.27x = 874.66 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.27x = 190,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,553.43/583.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.70

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