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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.86, 586.05 and 348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.86, 586.05 and 348.78 is: 521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.86 : 586.05 = 348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.86/586.05 = 348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.86x = 586.05 × 348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.86x = 204,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,402.52/391.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.62

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