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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.98, 891.77 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.98, 891.77 and 351.71 is: 527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.98 : 891.77 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.98/891.77 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.98x = 891.77 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.98x = 313,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,640.85/594.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.15

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