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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.85, 806.63 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.85, 806.63 and 341.94 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.85 : 806.63 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.85/806.63 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.85x = 806.63 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.85x = 275,819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,819.06/536.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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