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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.35, 817.41 and 343.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.35, 817.41 and 343.66 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.35 : 817.41 = 343.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.35/817.41 = 343.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.35x = 817.41 × 343.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.35x = 280,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,911.12/592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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