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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.06, 889.79 and 349.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.06, 889.79 and 349.79 is: 524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.06 : 889.79 = 349.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.06/889.79 = 349.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.06x = 889.79 × 349.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.06x = 311,233.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,233.45/593.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.80

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