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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.48, 588.66 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.48, 588.66 and 340.04 is: 508.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.48 : 588.66 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.48/588.66 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.48x = 588.66 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.48x = 200,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,167.95/393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.71

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