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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.30, 809.60 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.30, 809.60 and 344.30 is: 516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.30 : 809.60 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.30/809.60 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.30x = 809.60 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.30x = 278,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,745.28/539.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.86

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