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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.25, 876.66 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.25, 876.66 and 219.15 is: 328.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.25 : 876.66 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.25/876.66 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.25x = 876.66 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.25x = 192,120.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,120.04/584.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.83

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