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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.60, 588.66 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.60, 588.66 and 350.58 is: 524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.60 : 588.66 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.60/588.66 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.60x = 588.66 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.60x = 206,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,372.42/393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.32

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