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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.53, 594.95 and 344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.53, 594.95 and 344.07 is: 514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.53 : 594.95 = 344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.53/594.95 = 344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.53x = 594.95 × 344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.53x = 204,702.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,702.73/397.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.94

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