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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.49, 875.41 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.49, 875.41 and 340.22 is: 510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.49 : 875.41 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.49/875.41 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.49x = 875.41 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.49x = 297,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,833.33/583.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.43

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