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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.67, 888.90 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.67, 888.90 and 348.91 is: 523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.67 : 888.90 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.67/888.90 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.67x = 888.90 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.67x = 310,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,146.10/592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.30

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