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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.49, 876.46 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.49, 876.46 and 341.08 is: 511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.49 : 876.46 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.49/876.46 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.49x = 876.46 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.49x = 298,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,942.98/584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.46

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