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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.20, 876.30 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.20, 876.30 and 214.02 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.20 : 876.30 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.20/876.30 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.20x = 876.30 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.20x = 187,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,545.73/584.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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