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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.07, 586.71 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.07, 586.71 and 341.26 is: 510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.07 : 586.71 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.07/586.71 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.07x = 586.71 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.07x = 200,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,220.65/392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.68

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