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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.14, 892.34 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.14, 892.34 and 351.72 is: 527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.14 : 892.34 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.14/892.34 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.14x = 892.34 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.14x = 313,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,853.82/595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.36

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