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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.30, 806.76 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.30, 806.76 and 343.53 is: 515.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.30 : 806.76 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.30/806.76 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.30x = 806.76 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.30x = 277,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,146.26/537.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.81

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