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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.05, 887.33 and 347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.05, 887.33 and 347.97 is: 521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.05 : 887.33 = 347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.05/887.33 = 347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.05x = 887.33 × 347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.05x = 308,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,765.09/592.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.52

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