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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.89, 875.35 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.89, 875.35 and 218.62 is: 327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.89 : 875.35 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.89/875.35 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.89x = 875.35 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.89x = 191,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,369.02/583.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.75

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