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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 803.06 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 803.06 and 340.52 is: 509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 803.06 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/803.06 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 803.06 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 273,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,457.99/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.97

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