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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.59, 875.50 and 218.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.59, 875.50 and 218.37 is: 327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.59 : 875.50 = 218.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.59/875.50 = 218.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.59x = 875.50 × 218.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.59x = 191,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,182.94/583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.60

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