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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 891.58 and 350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 891.58 and 350.17 is: 526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 891.58 = 350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/891.58 = 350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 891.58 × 350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 312,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,203.69/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.06

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