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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.81, 818.01 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.81, 818.01 and 344.08 is: 474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.81 : 818.01 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.81/818.01 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.81x = 818.01 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.81x = 281,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,458.84/592.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.79

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