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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.14, 888.48 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.14, 888.48 and 348.92 is: 522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.14 : 888.48 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.14/888.48 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.14x = 888.48 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.14x = 310,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,008.44/593.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.66

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