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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.68, 593.52 and 347.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.68, 593.52 and 347.89 is: 521.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.68 : 593.52 = 347.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.68/593.52 = 347.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.68x = 593.52 × 347.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.68x = 206,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,479.67/395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.84

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