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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 587.85 and 343.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 587.85 and 343.37 is: 514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 587.85 = 343.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/587.85 = 343.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 587.85 × 343.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 201,847.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,847.12/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.61

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