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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.80, 889.76 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.80, 889.76 and 349 is: 523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.80 : 889.76 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.80/889.76 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.80x = 889.76 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.80x = 310,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,526.24/592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.83

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