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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.29, 874.62 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.29, 874.62 and 218.16 is: 327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.29 : 874.62 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.29/874.62 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.29x = 874.62 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.29x = 190,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,807.10/583.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.12

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