Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.88, 888 and 347.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 590.88, 888 and 347.52 is: 522.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590.88 : 888 = 347.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590.88/888 = 347.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590.88x = 888 × 347.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590.88x = 308,597.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,597.76/590.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522.27
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