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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.68, 586.56 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.68, 586.56 and 342.72 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.68 : 586.56 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.68/586.56 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.68x = 586.56 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.68x = 201,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,025.84/391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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