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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.02, 890 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.02, 890 and 349.75 is: 524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.02 : 890 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.02/890 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.02x = 890 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.02x = 311,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,277.50/593.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.90

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