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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.96, 593.19 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.96, 593.19 and 348.60 is: 524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.96 : 593.19 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.96/593.19 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.96x = 593.19 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.96x = 206,786.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,786.03/393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.89

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