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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.68, 887.17 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.68, 887.17 and 347.69 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.68 : 887.17 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.68/887.17 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.68x = 887.17 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.68x = 308,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,460.14/591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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