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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.62, 875.12 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.62, 875.12 and 340.22 is: 510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.62 : 875.12 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.62/875.12 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.62x = 875.12 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.62x = 297,733.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,733.33/583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.15

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