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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.71, 819.24 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.71, 819.24 and 345.09 is: 476.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.71 : 819.24 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.71/819.24 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.71x = 819.24 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.71x = 282,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,711.53/593.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.18

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