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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.25, 818.72 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.25, 818.72 and 344.62 is: 475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.25 : 818.72 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.25/818.72 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.25x = 818.72 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.25x = 282,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,147.29/593.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.60

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