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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 806.52 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 806.52 and 342.72 is: 514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 806.52 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/806.52 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 806.52 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 276,410.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,410.53/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.62

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