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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.94, 876.62 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.94, 876.62 and 219.36 is: 328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.94 : 876.62 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.94/876.62 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.94x = 876.62 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.94x = 192,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,294.27/584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.74

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