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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538, 806.36 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538, 806.36 and 342.96 is: 514.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 806.36 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/806.36 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 806.36 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 276,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,549.23/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.03

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