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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.58, 817.83 and 343.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.58, 817.83 and 343.95 is: 474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.58 : 817.83 = 343.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.58/817.83 = 343.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.58x = 817.83 × 343.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.58x = 281,292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,292.63/592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.70

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