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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.01, 884.72 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.01, 884.72 and 346.01 is: 519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.01 : 884.72 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.01/884.72 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.01x = 884.72 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.01x = 306,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,118.41/589.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.72

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