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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 589.05 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 589.05 and 343.62 is: 516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 589.05 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/589.05 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 589.05 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 202,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,409.36/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.06

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