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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 592.72 and 345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 592.72 and 345.87 is: 518.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 592.72 = 345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/592.72 = 345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 592.72 × 345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 205,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,003.20/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.89

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