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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.08, 800.56 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.08, 800.56 and 339.22 is: 508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.08 : 800.56 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.08/800.56 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.08x = 800.56 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.08x = 271,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,564.81/534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.48

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