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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.01, 875.07 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.01, 875.07 and 339.93 is: 509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.01 : 875.07 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.01/875.07 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.01x = 875.07 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.01x = 297,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,462.55/584.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.34

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