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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 816.88 and 343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 816.88 and 343.27 is: 473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 816.88 = 343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/816.88 = 343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 816.88 × 343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 280,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,410.40/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.63

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