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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.43, 887.28 and 348.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.43, 887.28 and 348.13 is: 522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.43 : 887.28 = 348.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.43/887.28 = 348.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.43x = 887.28 × 348.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.43x = 308,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,888.79/591.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.27

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