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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.22, 807.56 and 343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.22, 807.56 and 343.52 is: 514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.22 : 807.56 = 343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.22/807.56 = 343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.22x = 807.56 × 343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.22x = 277,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,413.01/539.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.47

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