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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.72, 890.88 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.72, 890.88 and 350.72 is: 526.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.72 : 890.88 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.72/890.88 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.72x = 890.88 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.72x = 312,449.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,449.43/593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.26

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