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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 805.68 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 805.68 and 319.92 is: 480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 805.68 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/805.68 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 805.68 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 257,753.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,753.15/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.74

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