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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.36, 876.64 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.36, 876.64 and 219.16 is: 328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.36 : 876.64 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.36/876.64 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.36x = 876.64 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.36x = 192,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,124.42/584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.78

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