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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.39, 874.47 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.39, 874.47 and 218.01 is: 326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.39 : 874.47 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.39/874.47 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.39x = 874.47 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.39x = 190,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,643.20/583.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.79

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