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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.69, 891.81 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.69, 891.81 and 348.14 is: 521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.69 : 891.81 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.69/891.81 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.69x = 891.81 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.69x = 310,474.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,474.73/595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.20

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