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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.63, 588.51 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.63, 588.51 and 347.09 is: 520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.63 : 588.51 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.63/588.51 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.63x = 588.51 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.63x = 204,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,262.99/392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.25

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