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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.33, 887.36 and 348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.33, 887.36 and 348.33 is: 522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.33 : 887.36 = 348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.33/887.36 = 348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.33x = 887.36 × 348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.33x = 309,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,092.37/591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.71

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