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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.93, 806.74 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.93, 806.74 and 342.02 is: 513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.93 : 806.74 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.93/806.74 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.93x = 806.74 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.93x = 275,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,919.76/536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.89

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