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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.66, 890.18 and 346.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.66, 890.18 and 346.94 is: 520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.66 : 890.18 = 346.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.66/890.18 = 346.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.66x = 890.18 × 346.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.66x = 308,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,840.84/593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.24

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