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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.37, 887.15 and 347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.37, 887.15 and 347.47 is: 521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.37 : 887.15 = 347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.37/887.15 = 347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.37x = 887.15 × 347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.37x = 308,258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,258.01/591.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.26

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