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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.72, 875.79 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.72, 875.79 and 218.54 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.72 : 875.79 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.72/875.79 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.72x = 875.79 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.72x = 191,395.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,395.15/583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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