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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.42, 589.91 and 349.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.42, 589.91 and 349.01 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.42 : 589.91 = 349.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.42/589.91 = 349.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.42x = 589.91 × 349.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.42x = 205,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,884.49/393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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