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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.03, 818.45 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.03, 818.45 and 344.30 is: 475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.03 : 818.45 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.03/818.45 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.03x = 818.45 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.03x = 281,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,788.24/593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.17

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