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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.17, 886.65 and 347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.17, 886.65 and 347.41 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.17 : 886.65 = 347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.17/886.65 = 347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.17x = 886.65 × 347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.17x = 308,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,033.38/591.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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