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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.08, 875.98 and 340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.08, 875.98 and 340.27 is: 510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.08 : 875.98 = 340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.08/875.98 = 340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.08x = 875.98 × 340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.08x = 298,069.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,069.71/584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.32

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