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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.15, 817.08 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.15, 817.08 and 340.07 is: 469.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.15 : 817.08 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.15/817.08 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.15x = 817.08 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.15x = 277,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,864.40/592.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.25

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