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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.74, 892.50 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.74, 892.50 and 351.54 is: 526.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.74 : 892.50 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.74/892.50 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.74x = 892.50 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.74x = 313,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,749.45/595.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.66

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