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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.72, 819.04 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.72, 819.04 and 345 is: 475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.72 : 819.04 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.72/819.04 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.72x = 819.04 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.72x = 282,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,568.80/593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.93

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