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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.97, 805.31 and 341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.97, 805.31 and 341.69 is: 512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.97 : 805.31 = 341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.97/805.31 = 341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.97x = 805.31 × 341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.97x = 275,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,160.64/536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.43

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