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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.14, 888.39 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.14, 888.39 and 348.15 is: 522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.14 : 888.39 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.14/888.39 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.14x = 888.39 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.14x = 309,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,292.98/592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.33

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