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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.08, 889.84 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.08, 889.84 and 349.68 is: 524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.08 : 889.84 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.08/889.84 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.08x = 889.84 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.08x = 311,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,159.25/593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.65

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