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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.53, 589.84 and 347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.53, 589.84 and 347.97 is: 521.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.53 : 589.84 = 347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.53/589.84 = 347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.53x = 589.84 × 347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.53x = 205,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,241.94/393.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.54

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