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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.84, 806.64 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.84, 806.64 and 346.06 is: 518.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.84 : 806.64 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.84/806.64 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.84x = 806.64 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.84x = 279,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,145.84/538.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.05

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