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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.17, 892.23 and 347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.17, 892.23 and 347.91 is: 521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.17 : 892.23 = 347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.17/892.23 = 347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.17x = 892.23 × 347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.17x = 310,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,415.74/595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.56

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