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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.49, 875.39 and 340.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.49, 875.39 and 340.95 is: 510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.49 : 875.39 = 340.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.49/875.39 = 340.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.49x = 875.39 × 340.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.49x = 298,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,462.52/584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.64

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