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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 587.52 and 346.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 587.52 and 346.55 is: 518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 587.52 = 346.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/587.52 = 346.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 587.52 × 346.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 203,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,602.12/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.45

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