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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.93, 818.13 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.93, 818.13 and 344.16 is: 474.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.93 : 818.13 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.93/818.13 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.93x = 818.13 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.93x = 281,561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,561.81/592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.87

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