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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.75, 819.25 and 344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.75, 819.25 and 344.94 is: 475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.75 : 819.25 = 344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.75/819.25 = 344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.75x = 819.25 × 344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.75x = 282,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,594.95/593.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.95

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