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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.66, 587.26 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.66, 587.26 and 349.64 is: 522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.66 : 587.26 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.66/587.26 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.66x = 587.26 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.66x = 205,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,329.59/392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.92

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