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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.26, 891.78 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.26, 891.78 and 347.88 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.26 : 891.78 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.26/891.78 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.26x = 891.78 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.26x = 310,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,232.43/595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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