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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.18, 803.07 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.18, 803.07 and 330.12 is: 494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.18 : 803.07 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.18/803.07 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.18x = 803.07 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.18x = 265,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,109.47/536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.45

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