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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.43, 588.65 and 347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.43, 588.65 and 347.34 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.43 : 588.65 = 347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.43/588.65 = 347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.43x = 588.65 × 347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.43x = 204,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,458.75/392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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