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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.13, 876.60 and 341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.13, 876.60 and 341.13 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.13 : 876.60 = 341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.13/876.60 = 341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.13x = 876.60 × 341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.13x = 299,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,034.56/584.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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