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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.03, 875.62 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.03, 875.62 and 218.82 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.03 : 875.62 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.03/875.62 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.03x = 875.62 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.03x = 191,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,603.17/584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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