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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.09, 887.82 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.09, 887.82 and 348.48 is: 522.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.09 : 887.82 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.09/887.82 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.09x = 887.82 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.09x = 309,387.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,387.51/592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.53

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