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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.99, 819.35 and 345.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.99, 819.35 and 345.26 is: 476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.99 : 819.35 = 345.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.99/819.35 = 345.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.99x = 819.35 × 345.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.99x = 282,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,882.96/593.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.25

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