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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.37, 876.57 and 340.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.37, 876.57 and 340.77 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.37 : 876.57 = 340.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.37/876.57 = 340.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.37x = 876.57 × 340.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.37x = 298,708.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,708.76/584.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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