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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.30, 589.35 and 347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.30, 589.35 and 347.73 is: 521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.30 : 589.35 = 347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.30/589.35 = 347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.30x = 589.35 × 347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.30x = 204,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,934.68/393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.06

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