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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.24, 590.88 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.24, 590.88 and 342.64 is: 513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.24 : 590.88 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.24/590.88 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.24x = 590.88 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.24x = 202,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,459.12/394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.54

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