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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.82, 818.07 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.82, 818.07 and 344.12 is: 474.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.82 : 818.07 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.82/818.07 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.82x = 818.07 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.82x = 281,518.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,518.67/592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.88

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