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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.20, 817.42 and 343.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.20, 817.42 and 343.63 is: 474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.20 : 817.42 = 343.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.20/817.42 = 343.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.20x = 817.42 × 343.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.20x = 280,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,892.17/592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.32

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