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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 818.48 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 818.48 and 344.42 is: 475.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 818.48 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/818.48 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 818.48 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 281,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,900.88/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.25

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