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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.59, 805.02 and 341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.59, 805.02 and 341.74 is: 512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.59 : 805.02 = 341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.59/805.02 = 341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.59x = 805.02 × 341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.59x = 275,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,107.53/536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.70

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