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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.90, 818.06 and 344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.90, 818.06 and 344.07 is: 474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.90 : 818.06 = 344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.90/818.06 = 344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.90x = 818.06 × 344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.90x = 281,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,468.18/592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.74

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