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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.83, 587.50 and 349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.83, 587.50 and 349.81 is: 523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.83 : 587.50 = 349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.83/587.50 = 349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.83x = 587.50 × 349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.83x = 205,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,511.03/392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.16

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