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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.93, 589.16 and 348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.93, 589.16 and 348.51 is: 522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.93 : 589.16 = 348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.93/589.16 = 348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.93x = 589.16 × 348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.93x = 205,326.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,326.41/392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.56

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