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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.29, 583.71 and 347.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.29, 583.71 and 347.26 is: 519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.29 : 583.71 = 347.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.29/583.71 = 347.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.29x = 583.71 × 347.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.29x = 202,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,700.40/390.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.36

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