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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.31, 818.77 and 341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.31, 818.77 and 341.27 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.31 : 818.77 = 341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.31/818.77 = 341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.31x = 818.77 × 341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.31x = 279,421.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,421.64/593.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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