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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.57, 593.73 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.57, 593.73 and 347.56 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.57 : 593.73 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.57/593.73 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.57x = 593.73 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.57x = 206,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,356.80/396.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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