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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.05, 803.26 and 343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.05, 803.26 and 343.27 is: 514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.05 : 803.26 = 343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.05/803.26 = 343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.05x = 803.26 × 343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.05x = 275,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,735.06/536.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.38

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