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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.71, 888.85 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.71, 888.85 and 349.71 is: 524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.71 : 888.85 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.71/888.85 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.71x = 888.85 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.71x = 310,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,839.73/592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.44

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