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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.09, 803.72 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.09, 803.72 and 330.75 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.09 : 803.72 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.09/803.72 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.09x = 803.72 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.09x = 265,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,831.22/536.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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