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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.35, 598.28 and 347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.35, 598.28 and 347.38 is: 520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.35 : 598.28 = 347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.35/598.28 = 347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.35x = 598.28 × 347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.35x = 207,830.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,830.51/399.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.42

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