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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.31, 804.41 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.31, 804.41 and 342.54 is: 512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.31 : 804.41 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.31/804.41 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.31x = 804.41 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.31x = 275,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,540.89/537.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.82

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