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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 818.06 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 818.06 and 344.08 is: 474.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 818.06 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/818.06 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 818.06 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 281,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,476.04/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.92

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