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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.45, 803.76 and 341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.45, 803.76 and 341.66 is: 511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.45 : 803.76 = 341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.45/803.76 = 341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.45x = 803.76 × 341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.45x = 274,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,608.62/536.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.90

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