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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 817.16 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 817.16 and 343.44 is: 474.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 817.16 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/817.16 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 817.16 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 280,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,643.71/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.04

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