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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.51, 890.31 and 349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.51, 890.31 and 349.61 is: 524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.51 : 890.31 = 349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.51/890.31 = 349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.51x = 890.31 × 349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.51x = 311,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,256.83/593.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.44

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