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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.08, 876.32 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.08, 876.32 and 218.93 is: 328.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.08 : 876.32 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.08/876.32 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.08x = 876.32 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.08x = 191,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,848.90/584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.46

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