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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.57, 819.09 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.57, 819.09 and 344.97 is: 476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.57 : 819.09 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.57/819.09 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.57x = 819.09 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.57x = 282,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,561.48/593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.04

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