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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.88, 877.46 and 341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.88, 877.46 and 341.62 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.88 : 877.46 = 341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.88/877.46 = 341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.88x = 877.46 × 341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.88x = 299,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,757.89/584.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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