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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.57, 588.96 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.57, 588.96 and 342.76 is: 512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.57 : 588.96 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.57/588.96 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.57x = 588.96 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.57x = 201,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,871.93/393.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.93

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