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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.93, 877.40 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.93, 877.40 and 341.12 is: 511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.93 : 877.40 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.93/877.40 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.93x = 877.40 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.93x = 299,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,292.60/584.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.68

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