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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.21, 818.63 and 344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.21, 818.63 and 344.55 is: 475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.21 : 818.63 = 344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.21/818.63 = 344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.21x = 818.63 × 344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.21x = 282,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,054.87/593.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.47

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