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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.58, 821.94 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.58, 821.94 and 343.58 is: 474.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.58 : 821.94 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.58/821.94 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.58x = 821.94 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.58x = 282,396.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,396.32/595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.16

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