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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.37, 817.26 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.37, 817.26 and 343.62 is: 474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.37 : 817.26 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.37/817.26 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.37x = 817.26 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.37x = 280,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,826.88/592.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.08

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