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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.25, 888.37 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.25, 888.37 and 347.16 is: 520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.25 : 888.37 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.25/888.37 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.25x = 888.37 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.25x = 308,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,406.49/592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.73

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