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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 876.91 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.78, 876.91 and 214.32 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.78 : 876.91 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.78/876.91 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.78x = 876.91 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.78x = 187,935.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,935.13/584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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