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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584, 876.02 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584, 876.02 and 218.90 is: 328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584 : 876.02 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584/876.02 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584x = 876.02 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584x = 191,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,760.78/584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.36

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