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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.95, 875.84 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.95, 875.84 and 218.69 is: 328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.95 : 875.84 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.95/875.84 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.95x = 875.84 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.95x = 191,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,537.45/583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.00

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