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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.77, 818.11 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.77, 818.11 and 344.08 is: 474.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.77 : 818.11 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.77/818.11 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.77x = 818.11 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.77x = 281,495.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,495.29/592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.88

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