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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.66, 819.27 and 345.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.66, 819.27 and 345.07 is: 476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.66 : 819.27 = 345.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.66/819.27 = 345.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.66x = 819.27 × 345.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.66x = 282,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,705.50/593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.21

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