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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.46, 806.60 and 345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.46, 806.60 and 345.50 is: 517.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.46 : 806.60 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.46/806.60 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.46x = 806.60 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.46x = 278,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,680.30/538.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.55

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