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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.61, 819.14 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.61, 819.14 and 344.96 is: 476.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.61 : 819.14 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.61/819.14 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.61x = 819.14 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.61x = 282,564.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,564.71/593.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.01

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