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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.18, 589.88 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.18, 589.88 and 344.18 is: 513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.18 : 589.88 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.18/589.88 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.18x = 589.88 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.18x = 203,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,024.90/395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.75

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