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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.82, 819.42 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.82, 819.42 and 345.20 is: 476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.82 : 819.42 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.82/819.42 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.82x = 819.42 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.82x = 282,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,863.78/593.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.35

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