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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.44, 875 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.44, 875 and 218.04 is: 327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.44 : 875 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.44/875 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.44x = 875 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.44x = 190,785
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,785/583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.00

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