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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.83, 889.91 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.83, 889.91 and 349.83 is: 525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.83 : 889.91 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.83/889.91 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.83x = 889.91 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.83x = 311,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,315.47/592.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.13

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