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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.35, 887.90 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.35, 887.90 and 348.53 is: 521.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.35 : 887.90 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.35/887.90 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.35x = 887.90 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.35x = 309,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,453.60/593.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.54

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