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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 816.88 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 816.88 and 343.34 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 816.88 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/816.88 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 816.88 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 280,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,467.58/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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