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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 588.64 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 588.64 and 349.32 is: 523.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 588.64 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/588.64 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 588.64 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 205,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,623.72/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.54

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