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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.76, 818.19 and 344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.76, 818.19 and 344.21 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.76 : 818.19 = 344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.76/818.19 = 344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.76x = 818.19 × 344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.76x = 281,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,625.09/592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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