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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.78, 592.62 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.78, 592.62 and 349.64 is: 523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.78 : 592.62 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.78/592.62 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.78x = 592.62 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.78x = 207,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,203.66/395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.53

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