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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.70, 818.01 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.70, 818.01 and 344.10 is: 474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.70 : 818.01 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.70/818.01 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.70x = 818.01 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.70x = 281,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,477.24/592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.90

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