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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.28, 587 and 347.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.28, 587 and 347.15 is: 518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.28 : 587 = 347.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.28/587 = 347.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.28x = 587 × 347.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.28x = 203,777.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,777.05/393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.15

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