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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.06, 876.35 and 218.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.06, 876.35 and 218.81 is: 328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.06 : 876.35 = 218.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.06/876.35 = 218.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.06x = 876.35 × 218.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.06x = 191,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,748.67/584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.30

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