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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 888.34 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 888.34 and 348.68 is: 523.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 888.34 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/888.34 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 888.34 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 309,746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,746.39/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.15

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