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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.56, 588.87 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.56, 588.87 and 342.90 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.56 : 588.87 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.56/588.87 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.56x = 588.87 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.56x = 201,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,923.52/394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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