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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.74, 886.50 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.74, 886.50 and 347.54 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.74 : 886.50 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.74/886.50 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.74x = 886.50 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.74x = 308,094.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,094.21/591.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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