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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.66, 806.35 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.66, 806.35 and 341.75 is: 513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.66 : 806.35 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.66/806.35 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.66x = 806.35 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.66x = 275,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,570.11/536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.49

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