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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.82, 587.19 and 344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.82, 587.19 and 344.74 is: 517.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.82 : 587.19 = 344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.82/587.19 = 344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.82x = 587.19 × 344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.82x = 202,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,427.88/390.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.96

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