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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.70, 590.19 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.70, 590.19 and 350.50 is: 525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.70 : 590.19 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.70/590.19 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.70x = 590.19 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.70x = 206,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,861.60/393.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.43

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