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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.65, 809.34 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.65, 809.34 and 343.74 is: 516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.65 : 809.34 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.65/809.34 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.65x = 809.34 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.65x = 278,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,202.53/538.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.48

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