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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.75, 818 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.75, 818 and 344.22 is: 475.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.75 : 818 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.75/818 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.75x = 818 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.75x = 281,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,571.96/592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.03

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