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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.59, 890.58 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.59, 890.58 and 350.18 is: 525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.59 : 890.58 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.59/890.58 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.59x = 890.58 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.59x = 311,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,863.30/593.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.39

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