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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 875.69 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 875.69 and 340.04 is: 510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 875.69 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/875.69 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 875.69 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 297,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,763.55/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.45

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