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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.37, 818.64 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.37, 818.64 and 344.62 is: 475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.37 : 818.64 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.37/818.64 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.37x = 818.64 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.37x = 282,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,119.72/593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.45

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