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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.05, 818.39 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.05, 818.39 and 344.44 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.05 : 818.39 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.05/818.39 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.05x = 818.39 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.05x = 281,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,884.53/593.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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