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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.13, 818.40 and 344.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.13, 818.40 and 344.49 is: 475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.13 : 818.40 = 344.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.13/818.40 = 344.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.13x = 818.40 × 344.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.13x = 281,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,930.62/593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.33

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