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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.88, 891 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.88, 891 and 349.52 is: 525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.88 : 891 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.88/891 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.88x = 891 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.88x = 311,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,422.32/592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.27

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