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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.13, 818.60 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.13, 818.60 and 344.46 is: 475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.13 : 818.60 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.13/818.60 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.13x = 818.60 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.13x = 281,973.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,973.23/593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.40

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