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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.71, 809.42 and 334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.71, 809.42 and 334.17 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.71 : 809.42 = 334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.71/809.42 = 334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.71x = 809.42 × 334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.71x = 270,483.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,483.88/539.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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