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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.33, 582.35 and 347.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.33, 582.35 and 347.67 is: 518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.33 : 582.35 = 347.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.33/582.35 = 347.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.33x = 582.35 × 347.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.33x = 202,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,463.89/390.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.70

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