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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.24, 885.75 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.24, 885.75 and 347.04 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.24 : 885.75 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.24/885.75 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.24x = 885.75 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.24x = 307,390.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,390.68/591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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