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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.91, 818.19 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.91, 818.19 and 344.22 is: 475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.91 : 818.19 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.91/818.19 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.91x = 818.19 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.91x = 281,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,633.27/592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.01

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