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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.43, 887.90 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.43, 887.90 and 348.35 is: 522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.43 : 887.90 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.43/887.90 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.43x = 887.90 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.43x = 309,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,293.78/592.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.08

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