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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.52, 818.88 and 344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.52, 818.88 and 344.82 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.52 : 818.88 = 344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.52/818.88 = 344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.52x = 818.88 × 344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.52x = 282,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,366.20/593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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