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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.22, 889.84 and 351.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.22, 889.84 and 351.29 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.22 : 889.84 = 351.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.22/889.84 = 351.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.22x = 889.84 × 351.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.22x = 312,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,587.58/593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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