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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 819.56 and 341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 819.56 and 341.86 is: 471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 819.56 = 341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/819.56 = 341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 819.56 × 341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 280,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,173.59/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.80

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