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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.57, 819.33 and 345.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.57, 819.33 and 345.14 is: 476.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.57 : 819.33 = 345.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.57/819.33 = 345.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.57x = 819.33 × 345.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.57x = 282,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,779.46/593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.40

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