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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.82, 875.07 and 341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.82, 875.07 and 341.46 is: 510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.82 : 875.07 = 341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.82/875.07 = 341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.82x = 875.07 × 341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.82x = 298,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,801.40/584.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.93

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