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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.99, 804.27 and 341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.99, 804.27 and 341.99 is: 512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.99 : 804.27 = 341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.99/804.27 = 341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.99x = 804.27 × 341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.99x = 275,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,052.30/536.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.21

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