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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.84, 589.96 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.84, 589.96 and 341.88 is: 512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.84 : 589.96 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.84/589.96 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.84x = 589.96 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.84x = 201,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,695.52/393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.13

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