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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.32, 590.67 and 346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.32, 590.67 and 346.53 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.32 : 590.67 = 346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.32/590.67 = 346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.32x = 590.67 × 346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.32x = 204,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,684.88/394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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