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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.21, 591.27 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.21, 591.27 and 348.23 is: 519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.21 : 591.27 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.21/591.27 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.21x = 591.27 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.21x = 205,895.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,895.00/396.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.66

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