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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.28, 888.24 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.28, 888.24 and 348.68 is: 522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.28 : 888.24 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.28/888.24 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.28x = 888.24 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.28x = 309,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,711.52/592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.91

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