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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.64, 889.14 and 348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.64, 889.14 and 348.65 is: 523.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.64 : 889.14 = 348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.64/889.14 = 348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.64x = 889.14 × 348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.64x = 309,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,998.66/592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.08

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