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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.05, 817.21 and 343.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.05, 817.21 and 343.43 is: 474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.05 : 817.21 = 343.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.05/817.21 = 343.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.05x = 817.21 × 343.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.05x = 280,651.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,651.91/592.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.03

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