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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.52, 876.78 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.52, 876.78 and 214.32 is: 321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.52 : 876.78 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.52/876.78 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.52x = 876.78 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.52x = 187,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,914.78/584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.49

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