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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.68, 807.30 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.68, 807.30 and 345.96 is: 518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.68 : 807.30 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.68/807.30 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.68x = 807.30 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.68x = 279,293.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,293.51/538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.48

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