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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.59, 875.35 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.59, 875.35 and 218.35 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.59 : 875.35 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.59/875.35 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.59x = 875.35 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.59x = 191,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,129.12/583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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