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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.35, 807.53 and 343.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.35, 807.53 and 343.95 is: 515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.35 : 807.53 = 343.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.35/807.53 = 343.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.35x = 807.53 × 343.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.35x = 277,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,748.22/538.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.93

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