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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.80, 889.84 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.80, 889.84 and 349.60 is: 524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.80 : 889.84 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.80/889.84 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.80x = 889.84 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.80x = 311,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,088.06/592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.78

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