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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.96, 592.44 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.96, 592.44 and 348.88 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.96 : 592.44 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.96/592.44 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.96x = 592.44 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.96x = 206,690.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,690.47/394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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