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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.73, 819.28 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.73, 819.28 and 344.97 is: 476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.73 : 819.28 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.73/819.28 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.73x = 819.28 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.73x = 282,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,627.02/593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.02

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