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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.97, 803.80 and 340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.97, 803.80 and 340.67 is: 510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.97 : 803.80 = 340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.97/803.80 = 340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.97x = 803.80 × 340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.97x = 273,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,831.70/535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.91

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