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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 875.58 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 875.58 and 218.60 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 875.58 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/875.58 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 875.58 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 191,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,401.79/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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