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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.74, 876.70 and 341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.74, 876.70 and 341.74 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.74 : 876.70 = 341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.74/876.70 = 341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.74x = 876.70 × 341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.74x = 299,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,603.46/584.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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