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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.98, 588.64 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.98, 588.64 and 348.15 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.98 : 588.64 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.98/588.64 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.98x = 588.64 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.98x = 204,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,937.66/391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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