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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.84, 807.34 and 343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.84, 807.34 and 343.36 is: 514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.84 : 807.34 = 343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.84/807.34 = 343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.84x = 807.34 × 343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.84x = 277,208.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,208.26/538.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.45

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