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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.31, 586.27 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.31, 586.27 and 348.93 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.31 : 586.27 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.31/586.27 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.31x = 586.27 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.31x = 204,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,566.32/391.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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