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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.33, 876.51 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.33, 876.51 and 219.11 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.33 : 876.51 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.33/876.51 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.33x = 876.51 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.33x = 192,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,047.72/584.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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