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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.08, 821.30 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.08, 821.30 and 342.96 is: 473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.08 : 821.30 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.08/821.30 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.08x = 821.30 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.08x = 281,673.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,673.05/595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.34

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