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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.55, 876.97 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.55, 876.97 and 341.24 is: 511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.55 : 876.97 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.55/876.97 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.55x = 876.97 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.55x = 299,257.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,257.24/584.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.95

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