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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.41, 818.88 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.41, 818.88 and 344.72 is: 475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.41 : 818.88 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.41/818.88 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.41x = 818.88 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.41x = 282,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,280.22/593.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.70

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