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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.67, 875.54 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.67, 875.54 and 218.50 is: 327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.67 : 875.54 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.67/875.54 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.67x = 875.54 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.67x = 191,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,303.85/583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.76

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