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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.61, 588.66 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.61, 588.66 and 350.56 is: 524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.61 : 588.66 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.61/588.66 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.61x = 588.66 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.61x = 206,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,360.65/393.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.28

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