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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.40, 817.44 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.40, 817.44 and 343.68 is: 474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.40 : 817.44 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.40/817.44 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.40x = 817.44 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.40x = 280,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,937.78/592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.24

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