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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.81, 886.59 and 347.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.81, 886.59 and 347.55 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.81 : 886.59 = 347.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.81/886.59 = 347.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.81x = 886.59 × 347.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.81x = 308,134.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,134.35/591.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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