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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 593 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 593 and 346.50 is: 519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 593 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/593 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 593 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 205,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,474.50/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.14

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