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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.52, 874.73 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.52, 874.73 and 218.54 is: 327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.52 : 874.73 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.52/874.73 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.52x = 874.73 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.52x = 191,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,166.23/583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.61

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