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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.70, 889.14 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.70, 889.14 and 349.34 is: 524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.70 : 889.14 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.70/889.14 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.70x = 889.14 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.70x = 310,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,612.17/592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.06

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