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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.43, 807.12 and 342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.43, 807.12 and 342.82 is: 513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.43 : 807.12 = 342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.43/807.12 = 342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.43x = 807.12 × 342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.43x = 276,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,696.88/538.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.90

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