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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.56, 888.86 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.56, 888.86 and 348.84 is: 523.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.56 : 888.86 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.56/888.86 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.56x = 888.86 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.56x = 310,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,069.92/592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.27

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