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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.87, 819.36 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.87, 819.36 and 341.72 is: 471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.87 : 819.36 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.87/819.36 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.87x = 819.36 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.87x = 279,990.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,990.68/593.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.47

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