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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.17, 817.20 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.17, 817.20 and 343.53 is: 474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.17 : 817.20 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.17/817.20 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.17x = 817.20 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.17x = 280,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,732.72/592.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.07

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