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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.13, 876.28 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.13, 876.28 and 218.97 is: 328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.13 : 876.28 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.13/876.28 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.13x = 876.28 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.13x = 191,879.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,879.03/584.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.49

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