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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.70, 876.82 and 219.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.70, 876.82 and 219.29 is: 328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.70 : 876.82 = 219.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.70/876.82 = 219.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.70x = 876.82 × 219.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.70x = 192,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,277.86/584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.85

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