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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.14, 889.35 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.14, 889.35 and 349.72 is: 524.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.14 : 889.35 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.14/889.35 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.14x = 889.35 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.14x = 311,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,023.48/593.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.37

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