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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.09, 815.64 and 342.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.09, 815.64 and 342.21 is: 472.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.09 : 815.64 = 342.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.09/815.64 = 342.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.09x = 815.64 × 342.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.09x = 279,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,120.16/591.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.21

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