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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593, 818.32 and 344.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593, 818.32 and 344.31 is: 475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593 : 818.32 = 344.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593/818.32 = 344.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593x = 818.32 × 344.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593x = 281,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,751.67/593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.13

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