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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.66, 818.04 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.66, 818.04 and 344.08 is: 474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.66 : 818.04 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.66/818.04 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.66x = 818.04 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.66x = 281,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,471.20/592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.93

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