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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.56, 819.17 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.56, 819.17 and 344.98 is: 476.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.56 : 819.17 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.56/819.17 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.56x = 819.17 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.56x = 282,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,597.27/593.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.11

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