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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.24, 818.59 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.24, 818.59 and 344.54 is: 475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.24 : 818.59 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.24/818.59 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.24x = 818.59 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.24x = 282,035.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,035.28/593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.42

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