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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.49, 876.24 and 219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.49, 876.24 and 219.27 is: 328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.49 : 876.24 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.49/876.24 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.49x = 876.24 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.49x = 192,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,133.14/584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.72

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