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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.75, 817.93 and 344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.75, 817.93 and 344.03 is: 474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.75 : 817.93 = 344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.75/817.93 = 344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.75x = 817.93 × 344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.75x = 281,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,392.46/592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.72

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