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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.34, 584.07 and 342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.34, 584.07 and 342.82 is: 512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.34 : 584.07 = 342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.34/584.07 = 342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.34x = 584.07 × 342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.34x = 200,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,230.88/390.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.97

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