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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.19, 808.66 and 343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.19, 808.66 and 343.29 is: 515.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.19 : 808.66 = 343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.19/808.66 = 343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.19x = 808.66 × 343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.19x = 277,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,602.84/538.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.80

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