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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.93, 819.50 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.93, 819.50 and 341.94 is: 471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.93 : 819.50 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.93/819.50 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.93x = 819.50 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.93x = 280,218.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,218.12/593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.81

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