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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.69, 588.35 and 350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.69, 588.35 and 350.31 is: 524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.69 : 588.35 = 350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.69/588.35 = 350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.69x = 588.35 × 350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.69x = 206,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,103.14/392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.86

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