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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.72, 878.72 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.72, 878.72 and 341.44 is: 513.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.72 : 878.72 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.72/878.72 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.72x = 878.72 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.72x = 300,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,030.16/584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.12

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