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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 804.73 and 331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 804.73 and 331.13 is: 496.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 804.73 = 331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/804.73 = 331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 804.73 × 331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 266,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,466.22/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.99

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