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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.18, 586.70 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.18, 586.70 and 352.28 is: 525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.18 : 586.70 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.18/586.70 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.18x = 586.70 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.18x = 206,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,677.98/393.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.66

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