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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.52, 876.23 and 219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.52, 876.23 and 219.54 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.52 : 876.23 = 219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.52/876.23 = 219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.52x = 876.23 × 219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.52x = 192,367.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,367.53/584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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