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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.14, 875.59 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.14, 875.59 and 218.77 is: 327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.14 : 875.59 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.14/875.59 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.14x = 875.59 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.14x = 191,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,552.82/584.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.92

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