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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.06, 876.27 and 341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.06, 876.27 and 341.06 is: 511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.06 : 876.27 = 341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.06/876.27 = 341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.06x = 876.27 × 341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.06x = 298,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,860.65/584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.70

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