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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.48, 876.71 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.48, 876.71 and 219.51 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.48 : 876.71 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.48/876.71 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.48x = 876.71 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.48x = 192,445.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,445.51/584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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