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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.60, 819.21 and 344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.60, 819.21 and 344.91 is: 476.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.60 : 819.21 = 344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.60/819.21 = 344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.60x = 819.21 × 344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.60x = 282,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,553.48/593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.00

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