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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.18, 821.40 and 343.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.18, 821.40 and 343.19 is: 473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.18 : 821.40 = 343.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.18/821.40 = 343.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.18x = 821.40 × 343.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.18x = 281,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,890.44/595.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.62

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