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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.34, 876.51 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.34, 876.51 and 219.44 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.34 : 876.51 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.34/876.51 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.34x = 876.51 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.34x = 192,336.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,336.97/584.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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