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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 592.98 and 342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 592.98 and 342.20 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 592.98 = 342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/592.98 = 342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 592.98 × 342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 202,917.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,917.76/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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