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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.80, 808.86 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.80, 808.86 and 347.04 is: 520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.80 : 808.86 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.80/808.86 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.80x = 808.86 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.80x = 280,706.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,706.77/539.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.02

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