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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.42, 889.83 and 346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.42, 889.83 and 346.70 is: 519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.42 : 889.83 = 346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.42/889.83 = 346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.42x = 889.83 × 346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.42x = 308,506.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,506.29/593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.88

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