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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.36, 818.79 and 344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.36, 818.79 and 344.69 is: 475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.36 : 818.79 = 344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.36/818.79 = 344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.36x = 818.79 × 344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.36x = 282,228.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,228.73/593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.65

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