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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 888.84 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 888.84 and 349.92 is: 524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 888.84 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/888.84 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 888.84 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 311,022.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,022.89/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.56

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