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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.66, 876.72 and 219.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.66, 876.72 and 219.19 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.66 : 876.72 = 219.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.66/876.72 = 219.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.66x = 876.72 × 219.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.66x = 192,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,168.26/584.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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