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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.40, 875.16 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.40, 875.16 and 218.09 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.40 : 875.16 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.40/875.16 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.40x = 875.16 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.40x = 190,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,863.64/583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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