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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.01, 817.16 and 343.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.01, 817.16 and 343.45 is: 474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.01 : 817.16 = 343.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.01/817.16 = 343.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.01x = 817.16 × 343.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.01x = 280,649.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,649.84/592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.06

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