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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.80, 804.36 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.80, 804.36 and 344.04 is: 515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.80 : 804.36 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.80/804.36 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.80x = 804.36 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.80x = 276,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,732.01/536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.52

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