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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.44, 886.14 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.44, 886.14 and 348.36 is: 521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.44 : 886.14 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.44/886.14 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.44x = 886.14 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.44x = 308,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,695.73/592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.06

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