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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.55, 890.03 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.55, 890.03 and 346.84 is: 520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.55 : 890.03 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.55/890.03 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.55x = 890.03 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.55x = 308,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,698.01/593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.09

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