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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 874.94 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 874.94 and 340.07 is: 509.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 874.94 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/874.94 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 874.94 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 297,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,534.77/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.23

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