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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.52, 875.94 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.52, 875.94 and 340.44 is: 510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.52 : 875.94 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.52/875.94 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.52x = 875.94 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.52x = 298,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,205.01/584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.17

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