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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.47, 592.82 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.47, 592.82 and 340.44 is: 510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.47 : 592.82 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.47/592.82 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.47x = 592.82 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.47x = 201,816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,816.99/395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.32

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