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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.57, 819.05 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.57, 819.05 and 341.52 is: 471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.57 : 819.05 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.57/819.05 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.57x = 819.05 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.57x = 279,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,720.25/593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.25

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