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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.44, 888.78 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.44, 888.78 and 349.14 is: 523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.44 : 888.78 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.44/888.78 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.44x = 888.78 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.44x = 310,308.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,308.65/592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.78

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