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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.89, 889.10 and 346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.89, 889.10 and 346.34 is: 518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.89 : 889.10 = 346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.89/889.10 = 346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.89x = 889.10 × 346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.89x = 307,927.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,927.31/593.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.49

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