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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.30, 874.18 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.30, 874.18 and 217.72 is: 326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.30 : 874.18 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.30/874.18 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.30x = 874.18 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.30x = 190,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,325.38/583.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.29

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