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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.34, 808.14 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.34, 808.14 and 376.70 is: 564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.34 : 808.14 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.34/808.14 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.34x = 808.14 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.34x = 304,426.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,426.34/539.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.44

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