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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.57, 818.96 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.57, 818.96 and 344.88 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.57 : 818.96 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.57/818.96 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.57x = 818.96 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.57x = 282,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,441.20/593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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