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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.39, 589.76 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.39, 589.76 and 346.10 is: 517.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.39 : 589.76 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.39/589.76 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.39x = 589.76 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.39x = 204,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,115.94/394.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.55

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