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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.37, 592.54 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.37, 592.54 and 346.50 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.37 : 592.54 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.37/592.54 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.37x = 592.54 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.37x = 205,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,314.24/395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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