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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.93, 875.73 and 218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.93, 875.73 and 218.45 is: 327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.93 : 875.73 = 218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.93/875.73 = 218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.93x = 875.73 × 218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.93x = 191,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,303.22/583.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.61

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