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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.54, 818.87 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.54, 818.87 and 344.72 is: 475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.54 : 818.87 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.54/818.87 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.54x = 818.87 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.54x = 282,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,279.14/593.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.59

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