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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.03, 802.02 and 327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.03, 802.02 and 327.05 is: 489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.03 : 802.02 = 327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.03/802.02 = 327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.03x = 802.02 × 327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.03x = 262,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,300.64/536.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.34

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