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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 582.56 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 582.56 and 347.88 is: 518.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 582.56 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/582.56 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 582.56 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 202,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,659.23/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.36

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