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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.19, 817.23 and 343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.19, 817.23 and 343.56 is: 474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.19 : 817.23 = 343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.19/817.23 = 343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.19x = 817.23 × 343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.19x = 280,766.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,766.25/592.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.11

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