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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.71, 583.88 and 347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.71, 583.88 and 347.34 is: 520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.71 : 583.88 = 347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.71/583.88 = 347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.71x = 583.88 × 347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.71x = 202,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,802.26/389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.39

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