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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.50, 876.24 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.50, 876.24 and 219.28 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.50 : 876.24 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.50/876.24 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.50x = 876.24 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.50x = 192,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,141.91/584.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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