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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.15, 803.09 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.15, 803.09 and 341.04 is: 510.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.15 : 803.09 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.15/803.09 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.15x = 803.09 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.15x = 273,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,884.11/536.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.84

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