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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.27, 815.94 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.27, 815.94 and 342.60 is: 472.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.27 : 815.94 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.27/815.94 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.27x = 815.94 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.27x = 279,541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,541.04/591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.78

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