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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.99, 893.70 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.99, 893.70 and 349.26 is: 523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.99 : 893.70 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.99/893.70 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.99x = 893.70 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.99x = 312,133.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,133.66/595.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.72

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