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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.66, 591.50 and 346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.66, 591.50 and 346.66 is: 519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.66 : 591.50 = 346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.66/591.50 = 346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.66x = 591.50 × 346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.66x = 205,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,049.39/394.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.56

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