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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.34, 593.97 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.34, 593.97 and 348.82 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.34 : 593.97 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.34/593.97 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.34x = 593.97 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.34x = 207,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,188.62/396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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