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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.96, 818.22 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.96, 818.22 and 344.25 is: 475.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.96 : 818.22 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.96/818.22 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.96x = 818.22 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.96x = 281,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,672.24/592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.03

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