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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 876.78 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 876.78 and 219.18 is: 328.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 876.78 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/876.78 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 876.78 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 192,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,172.64/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.91

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