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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 590.31 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 590.31 and 341.26 is: 513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 590.31 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/590.31 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 590.31 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 201,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,447.71/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.89

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