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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 888.98 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 888.98 and 349.25 is: 524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 888.98 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/888.98 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 888.98 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 310,470.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,470.07/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.11

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