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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.39, 889.68 and 349.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.39, 889.68 and 349.85 is: 524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.39 : 889.68 = 349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.39/889.68 = 349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.39x = 889.68 × 349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.39x = 311,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,254.55/593.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.54

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