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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.21, 876.47 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.21, 876.47 and 219.04 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.21 : 876.47 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.21/876.47 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.21x = 876.47 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.21x = 191,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,977.61/584.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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