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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.56, 590.36 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.56, 590.36 and 346.60 is: 519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.56 : 590.36 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.56/590.36 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.56x = 590.36 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.56x = 204,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,618.78/393.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.92

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