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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.84, 808.68 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.84, 808.68 and 347.60 is: 520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.84 : 808.68 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.84/808.68 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.84x = 808.68 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.84x = 281,097.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,097.17/539.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.70

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