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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.52, 594.30 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.52, 594.30 and 348.52 is: 522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.52 : 594.30 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.52/594.30 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.52x = 594.30 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.52x = 207,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,125.44/396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.36

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