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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.24, 807.45 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.24, 807.45 and 343.76 is: 514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.24 : 807.45 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.24/807.45 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.24x = 807.45 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.24x = 277,569.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,569.01/539.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.74

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