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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.08, 883.98 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.08, 883.98 and 346.08 is: 519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.08 : 883.98 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.08/883.98 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.08x = 883.98 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.08x = 305,927.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,927.80/589.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.33

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