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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.36, 888.72 and 348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.36, 888.72 and 348.73 is: 523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.36 : 888.72 = 348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.36/888.72 = 348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.36x = 888.72 × 348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.36x = 309,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,923.33/592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.20

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