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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.53, 819.06 and 344.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.53, 819.06 and 344.99 is: 476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.53 : 819.06 = 344.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.53/819.06 = 344.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.53x = 819.06 × 344.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.53x = 282,567.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,567.51/593.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.08

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