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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.93, 804.54 and 341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.93, 804.54 and 341.31 is: 511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.93 : 804.54 = 341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.93/804.54 = 341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.93x = 804.54 × 341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.93x = 274,597.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,597.55/536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.43

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