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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.39, 886.68 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.39, 886.68 and 347.85 is: 521.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.39 : 886.68 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.39/886.68 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.39x = 886.68 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.39x = 308,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,431.64/591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.54

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