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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.61, 876.96 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.61, 876.96 and 219.39 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.61 : 876.96 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.61/876.96 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.61x = 876.96 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.61x = 192,396.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,396.25/584.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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