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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.67, 877.59 and 341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.67, 877.59 and 341.67 is: 512.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.67 : 877.59 = 341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.67/877.59 = 341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.67x = 877.59 × 341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.67x = 299,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,846.18/584.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.85

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