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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 588.48 and 344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 588.48 and 344.32 is: 516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 588.48 = 344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/588.48 = 344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 588.48 × 344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 202,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,625.43/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.06

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