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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.20, 888.39 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.20, 888.39 and 348.84 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.20 : 888.39 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.20/888.39 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.20x = 888.39 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.20x = 309,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,905.97/592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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