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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.80, 802.91 and 339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.80, 802.91 and 339.80 is: 510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.80 : 802.91 = 339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.80/802.91 = 339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.80x = 802.91 × 339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.80x = 272,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,825.65/534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.14

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