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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.18, 815.64 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.18, 815.64 and 342.50 is: 472.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.18 : 815.64 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.18/815.64 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.18x = 815.64 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.18x = 279,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,356.70/591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.54

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