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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.79, 801.24 and 339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.79, 801.24 and 339.40 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.79 : 801.24 = 339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.79/801.24 = 339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.79x = 801.24 × 339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.79x = 271,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,940.86/534.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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