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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.60, 889.80 and 350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.60, 889.80 and 350 is: 524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.60 : 889.80 = 350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.60/889.80 = 350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.60x = 889.80 × 350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.60x = 311,430
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,430/593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.65

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