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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.34, 586.50 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.34, 586.50 and 349.96 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.34 : 586.50 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.34/586.50 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.34x = 586.50 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.34x = 205,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,252.49/391.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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