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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.30, 803.76 and 341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.30, 803.76 and 341.53 is: 512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.30 : 803.76 = 341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.30/803.76 = 341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.30x = 803.76 × 341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.30x = 274,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,508.15/535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.81

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