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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.27, 818.75 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.27, 818.75 and 344.66 is: 475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.27 : 818.75 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.27/818.75 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.27x = 818.75 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.27x = 282,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,193.28/593.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.66

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