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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.60, 806.25 and 341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.60, 806.25 and 341.69 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.60 : 806.25 = 341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.60/806.25 = 341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.60x = 806.25 × 341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.60x = 275,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,486.55/536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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