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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.51, 591.91 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.51, 591.91 and 349.25 is: 524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.51 : 591.91 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.51/591.91 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.51x = 591.91 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.51x = 206,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,724.57/394.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.00

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