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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.89, 818.14 and 344.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.89, 818.14 and 344.19 is: 474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.89 : 818.14 = 344.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.89/818.14 = 344.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.89x = 818.14 × 344.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.89x = 281,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,595.61/592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.95

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