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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.93, 818.15 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.93, 818.15 and 344.20 is: 474.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.93 : 818.15 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.93/818.15 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.93x = 818.15 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.93x = 281,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,607.23/592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.94

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