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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.64, 878.55 and 342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.64, 878.55 and 342.04 is: 513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.64 : 878.55 = 342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.64/878.55 = 342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.64x = 878.55 × 342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.64x = 300,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,499.24/585.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.11

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