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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 875.34 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 875.34 and 218.52 is: 327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 875.34 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/875.34 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 875.34 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 191,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,279.30/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.68

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