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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.66, 817.66 and 343.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.66, 817.66 and 343.85 is: 474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.66 : 817.66 = 343.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.66/817.66 = 343.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.66x = 817.66 × 343.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.66x = 281,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,148.73/592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.38

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