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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.57, 590.46 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.57, 590.46 and 343.76 is: 514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.57 : 590.46 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.57/590.46 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.57x = 590.46 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.57x = 202,976.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,976.53/394.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.42

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