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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.81, 876.71 and 219.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.81, 876.71 and 219.35 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.81 : 876.71 = 219.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.81/876.71 = 219.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.81x = 876.71 × 219.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.81x = 192,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,300.86/584.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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