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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.65, 592.07 and 340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.65, 592.07 and 340.29 is: 510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.65 : 592.07 = 340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.65/592.07 = 340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.65x = 592.07 × 340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.65x = 201,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,473.80/394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.51

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