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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.36, 587.04 and 346.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.36, 587.04 and 346.15 is: 519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.36 : 587.04 = 346.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.36/587.04 = 346.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.36x = 587.04 × 346.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.36x = 203,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,203.90/391.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.23

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