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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.60, 588.41 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.60, 588.41 and 343.74 is: 515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.60 : 588.41 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.60/588.41 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.60x = 588.41 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.60x = 202,260.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,260.05/392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.18

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