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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.23, 803.22 and 341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.23, 803.22 and 341.13 is: 510.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.23 : 803.22 = 341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.23/803.22 = 341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.23x = 803.22 × 341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.23x = 274,002.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,002.44/536.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.98

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