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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.28, 875.29 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.28, 875.29 and 218.33 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.28 : 875.29 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.28/875.29 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.28x = 875.29 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.28x = 191,100.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,100.84/583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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