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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 888.50 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 888.50 and 348.75 is: 523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 888.50 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/888.50 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 888.50 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 309,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,864.38/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.40

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