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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.62, 876.62 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.62, 876.62 and 341.22 is: 511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.62 : 876.62 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.62/876.62 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.62x = 876.62 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.62x = 299,120.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,120.28/584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.65

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