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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.70, 801.78 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.70, 801.78 and 339.36 is: 508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.70 : 801.78 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.70/801.78 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.70x = 801.78 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.70x = 272,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,092.06/534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.87

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