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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.54, 876.14 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.54, 876.14 and 214.18 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.54 : 876.14 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.54/876.14 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.54x = 876.14 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.54x = 187,651.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,651.67/584.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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