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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.34, 582.63 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.34, 582.63 and 349.23 is: 521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.34 : 582.63 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.34/582.63 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.34x = 582.63 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.34x = 203,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,471.87/390.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.27

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