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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.41, 875.47 and 340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.41, 875.47 and 340.42 is: 509.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.41 : 875.47 = 340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.41/875.47 = 340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.41x = 875.47 × 340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.41x = 298,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,027.50/584.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.96

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