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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.85, 892.61 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.85, 892.61 and 348.42 is: 521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.85 : 892.61 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.85/892.61 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.85x = 892.61 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.85x = 311,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,001.43/595.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.95

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