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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.80, 802.08 and 343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.80, 802.08 and 343.56 is: 514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.80 : 802.08 = 343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.80/802.08 = 343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.80x = 802.08 × 343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.80x = 275,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,562.60/535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.30

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