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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.78, 890.37 and 347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.78, 890.37 and 347.07 is: 520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.78 : 890.37 = 347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.78/890.37 = 347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.78x = 890.37 × 347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.78x = 309,016.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,016.75/593.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.42

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