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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.03, 804.84 and 331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.03, 804.84 and 331.46 is: 497.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.03 : 804.84 = 331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.03/804.84 = 331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.03x = 804.84 × 331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.03x = 266,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,768.24/536.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.68

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