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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.40, 817.34 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.40, 817.34 and 343.80 is: 474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.40 : 817.34 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.40/817.34 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.40x = 817.34 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.40x = 281,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,001.49/592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.34

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