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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.61, 585.67 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.61, 585.67 and 348.55 is: 521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.61 : 585.67 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.61/585.67 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.61x = 585.67 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.61x = 204,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,135.28/391.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.27

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