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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 876.91 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.78, 876.91 and 219.31 is: 328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.78 : 876.91 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.78/876.91 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.78x = 876.91 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.78x = 192,309.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,309.65/584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.86

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