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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.55, 805.06 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.55, 805.06 and 341.50 is: 512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.55 : 805.06 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.55/805.06 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.55x = 805.06 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.55x = 274,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,928.87/536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.40

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