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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.23, 586.76 and 347.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.23, 586.76 and 347.81 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.23 : 586.76 = 347.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.23/586.76 = 347.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.23x = 586.76 × 347.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.23x = 204,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,076.32/391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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