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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.34, 876.49 and 340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.34, 876.49 and 340.68 is: 511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.34 : 876.49 = 340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.34/876.49 = 340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.34x = 876.49 × 340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.34x = 298,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,602.61/584.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.01

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