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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.44, 876.50 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.44, 876.50 and 219.04 is: 328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.44 : 876.50 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.44/876.50 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.44x = 876.50 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.44x = 191,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,988.56/584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.50

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