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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591, 885.24 and 347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591, 885.24 and 347.10 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591 : 885.24 = 347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591/885.24 = 347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591x = 885.24 × 347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591x = 307,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,266.80/591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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