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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.36, 587.12 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.36, 587.12 and 341.19 is: 510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.36 : 587.12 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.36/587.12 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.36x = 587.12 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.36x = 200,317.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,317.77/392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.55

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