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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 593.88 and 341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 593.88 and 341.56 is: 512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 593.88 = 341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/593.88 = 341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 593.88 × 341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 202,845.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,845.65/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.81

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