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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.10, 875.26 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.10, 875.26 and 340.10 is: 510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.10 : 875.26 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.10/875.26 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.10x = 875.26 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.10x = 297,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,675.93/583.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.51

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