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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 588.51 and 347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 588.51 and 347.10 is: 520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 588.51 = 347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/588.51 = 347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 588.51 × 347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 204,271.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,271.82/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.25

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