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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.14, 876.30 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.14, 876.30 and 340.54 is: 510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.14 : 876.30 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.14/876.30 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.14x = 876.30 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.14x = 298,415.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,415.20/584.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.86

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