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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.08, 804.12 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.08, 804.12 and 320.08 is: 480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.08 : 804.12 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.08/804.12 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.08x = 804.12 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.08x = 257,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,382.73/536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.12

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