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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.30, 876.40 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.30, 876.40 and 214.11 is: 321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.30 : 876.40 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.30/876.40 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.30x = 876.40 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.30x = 187,645.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,645.18/584.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.14

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