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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.40, 590.88 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.40, 590.88 and 343.20 is: 514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.40 : 590.88 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.40/590.88 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.40x = 590.88 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.40x = 202,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,790.02/394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.17

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