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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.46, 583.97 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.46, 583.97 and 347.43 is: 519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.46 : 583.97 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.46/583.97 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.46x = 583.97 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.46x = 202,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,888.70/390.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.61

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