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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.61, 586.92 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.61, 586.92 and 342.74 is: 513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.61 : 586.92 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.61/586.92 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.61x = 586.92 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.61x = 201,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,160.96/391.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.68

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