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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.40, 588.90 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.40, 588.90 and 350.20 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.40 : 588.90 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.40/588.90 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.40x = 588.90 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.40x = 206,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,232.78/393.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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