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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.39, 586.76 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.39, 586.76 and 344.10 is: 514.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.39 : 586.76 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.39/586.76 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.39x = 586.76 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.39x = 201,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,904.12/392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.55

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