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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.85, 874.96 and 340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.85, 874.96 and 340.45 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.85 : 874.96 = 340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.85/874.96 = 340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.85x = 874.96 × 340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.85x = 297,880.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,880.13/583.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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