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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.96, 875.94 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.96, 875.94 and 218.86 is: 328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.96 : 875.94 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.96/875.94 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.96x = 875.94 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.96x = 191,708.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,708.23/583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.29

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