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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 803.28 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 803.28 and 340.36 is: 510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 803.28 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/803.28 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 803.28 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 273,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,404.38/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.37

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