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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.52, 595.59 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.52, 595.59 and 347.92 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.52 : 595.59 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.52/595.59 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.52x = 595.59 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.52x = 207,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,217.67/396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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