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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.28, 817.24 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.28, 817.24 and 343.60 is: 474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.28 : 817.24 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.28/817.24 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.28x = 817.24 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.28x = 280,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,803.66/592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.11

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