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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 818.73 and 344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 818.73 and 344.61 is: 475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 818.73 = 344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/818.73 = 344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 818.73 × 344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 282,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,142.55/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.56

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