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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.12, 816.89 and 343.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.12, 816.89 and 343.39 is: 473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.12 : 816.89 = 343.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.12/816.89 = 343.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.12x = 816.89 × 343.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.12x = 280,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,511.56/592.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.74

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