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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.64, 803.94 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.64, 803.94 and 341.40 is: 511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.64 : 803.94 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.64/803.94 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.64x = 803.94 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.64x = 274,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,465.12/536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.45

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