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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.03, 587.36 and 349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.03, 587.36 and 349.66 is: 523.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.03 : 587.36 = 349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.03/587.36 = 349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.03x = 587.36 × 349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.03x = 205,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,373.08/392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.87

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