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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.10, 587.66 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.10, 587.66 and 343.24 is: 514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.10 : 587.66 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.10/587.66 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.10x = 587.66 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.10x = 201,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,708.42/392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.43

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