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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.44, 803.16 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.44, 803.16 and 342.48 is: 513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.44 : 803.16 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.44/803.16 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.44x = 803.16 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.44x = 275,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,066.24/535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.72

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