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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 875.32 and 340.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 875.32 and 340.33 is: 510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 875.32 = 340.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/875.32 = 340.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 875.32 × 340.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 297,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,897.66/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.33

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