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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.69, 875.68 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.69, 875.68 and 218.50 is: 327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.69 : 875.68 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.69/875.68 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.69x = 875.68 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.69x = 191,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,338.82/583.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.81

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