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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.53, 586.56 and 344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.53, 586.56 and 344.36 is: 517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.53 : 586.56 = 344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.53/586.56 = 344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.53x = 586.56 × 344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.53x = 201,987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,987.80/390.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.21

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