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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.57, 876.34 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.57, 876.34 and 219.36 is: 328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.57 : 876.34 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.57/876.34 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.57x = 876.34 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.57x = 192,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,233.94/584.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.85

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