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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.28, 874.80 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.28, 874.80 and 340.16 is: 510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.28 : 874.80 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.28/874.80 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.28x = 874.80 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.28x = 297,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,571.97/583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.17

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