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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.88, 818.18 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.88, 818.18 and 344.25 is: 475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.88 : 818.18 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.88/818.18 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.88x = 818.18 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.88x = 281,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,658.47/592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.07

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