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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.33, 803.94 and 341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.33, 803.94 and 341.47 is: 511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.33 : 803.94 = 341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.33/803.94 = 341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.33x = 803.94 × 341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.33x = 274,521.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,521.39/536.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.85

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