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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.71, 888.45 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.71, 888.45 and 348.49 is: 522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.71 : 888.45 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.71/888.45 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.71x = 888.45 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.71x = 309,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,615.94/592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.37

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