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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.86, 818.03 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.86, 818.03 and 344.12 is: 474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.86 : 818.03 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.86/818.03 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.86x = 818.03 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.86x = 281,494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,494.67/592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.81

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