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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.09, 888.33 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.09, 888.33 and 348.68 is: 523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.09 : 888.33 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.09/888.33 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.09x = 888.33 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.09x = 309,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,742.90/592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.13

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