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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.67, 890.16 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.67, 890.16 and 349.68 is: 524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.67 : 890.16 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.67/890.16 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.67x = 890.16 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.67x = 311,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,271.15/593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.32

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