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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.89, 809.32 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.89, 809.32 and 344.34 is: 516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.89 : 809.32 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.89/809.32 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.89x = 809.32 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.89x = 278,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,683.20/539.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.19

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