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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.22, 592.76 and 349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.22, 592.76 and 349.22 is: 521.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.22 : 592.76 = 349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.22/592.76 = 349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.22x = 592.76 × 349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.22x = 207,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,003.65/397.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.13

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