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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.10, 808.50 and 343.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.10, 808.50 and 343.19 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.10 : 808.50 = 343.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.10/808.50 = 343.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.10x = 808.50 × 343.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.10x = 277,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,469.12/538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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