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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.79, 588.96 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.79, 588.96 and 350.76 is: 524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.79 : 588.96 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.79/588.96 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.79x = 588.96 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.79x = 206,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,583.61/393.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.60

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