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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.79, 592.82 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.79, 592.82 and 347.09 is: 519.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.79 : 592.82 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.79/592.82 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.79x = 592.82 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.79x = 205,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,758.50/395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.87

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