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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.56, 817.68 and 343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.56, 817.68 and 343.97 is: 474.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.56 : 817.68 = 343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.56/817.68 = 343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.56x = 817.68 × 343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.56x = 281,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,253.30/592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.64

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