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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.74, 888 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.74, 888 and 348.54 is: 522.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.74 : 888 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.74/888 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.74x = 888 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.74x = 309,503.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,503.52/592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.16

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