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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 875.64 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 875.64 and 218.64 is: 327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 875.64 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/875.64 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 875.64 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 191,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,449.93/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.67

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