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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.95, 809.45 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.95, 809.45 and 334.94 is: 503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.95 : 809.45 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.95/809.45 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.95x = 809.45 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.95x = 271,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,116.01/538.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.05

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