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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.02, 804.05 and 331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.02, 804.05 and 331.90 is: 497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.02 : 804.05 = 331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.02/804.05 = 331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.02x = 804.05 × 331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.02x = 266,864.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,864.20/536.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.86

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