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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.51, 876.99 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.51, 876.99 and 219.39 is: 329.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.51 : 876.99 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.51/876.99 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.51x = 876.99 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.51x = 192,402.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,402.84/584.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.17

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