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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.56, 887.36 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.56, 887.36 and 347.84 is: 521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.56 : 887.36 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.56/887.36 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.56x = 887.36 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.56x = 308,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,659.30/591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.77

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