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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.05, 888.83 and 348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.05, 888.83 and 348.97 is: 523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.05 : 888.83 = 348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.05/888.83 = 348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.05x = 888.83 × 348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.05x = 310,175.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,175.01/593.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.02

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