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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.74, 819.36 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.74, 819.36 and 345.22 is: 476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.74 : 819.36 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.74/819.36 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.74x = 819.36 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.74x = 282,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,859.24/593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.41

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