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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.56, 876.76 and 341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.56, 876.76 and 341.56 is: 512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.56 : 876.76 = 341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.56/876.76 = 341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.56x = 876.76 × 341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.56x = 299,466.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,466.15/584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.29

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