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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.30, 876.44 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.30, 876.44 and 340.65 is: 510.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.30 : 876.44 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.30/876.44 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.30x = 876.44 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.30x = 298,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,561.60/584.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.98

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