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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 819.57 and 345.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 819.57 and 345.21 is: 476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 819.57 = 345.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/819.57 = 345.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 819.57 × 345.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 282,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,923.76/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.50

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