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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.55, 888.53 and 345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.55, 888.53 and 345.84 is: 518.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.55 : 888.53 = 345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.55/888.53 = 345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.55x = 888.53 × 345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.55x = 307,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,290.08/592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.59

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