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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.43, 809 and 343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.43, 809 and 343.52 is: 516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.43 : 809 = 343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.43/809 = 343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.43x = 809 × 343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.43x = 277,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,907.68/538.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.14

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