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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 818.30 and 344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 818.30 and 344.45 is: 475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 818.30 = 344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/818.30 = 344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 818.30 × 344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 281,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,866.34/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.39

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