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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.62, 876.94 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.62, 876.94 and 219.50 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.62 : 876.94 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.62/876.94 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.62x = 876.94 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.62x = 192,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,488.33/584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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