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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.26, 804.17 and 341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.26, 804.17 and 341.39 is: 511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.26 : 804.17 = 341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.26/804.17 = 341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.26x = 804.17 × 341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.26x = 274,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,532.43/536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.94

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