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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.58, 819.12 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.58, 819.12 and 345.04 is: 476.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.58 : 819.12 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.58/819.12 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.58x = 819.12 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.58x = 282,629.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,629.16/593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.14

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