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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.36, 876.88 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.36, 876.88 and 219.41 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.36 : 876.88 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.36/876.88 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.36x = 876.88 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.36x = 192,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,391.86/584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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