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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.66, 585.76 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.66, 585.76 and 348.64 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.66 : 585.76 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.66/585.76 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.66x = 585.76 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.66x = 204,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,219.37/391.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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