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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 588.60 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 588.60 and 349.38 is: 523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 588.60 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/588.60 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 588.60 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 205,645.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,645.07/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.59

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