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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.92, 593.46 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.92, 593.46 and 344.76 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.92 : 593.46 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.92/593.46 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.92x = 593.46 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.92x = 204,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,601.27/394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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