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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.20, 804.06 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.20, 804.06 and 319.88 is: 479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.20 : 804.06 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.20/804.06 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.20x = 804.06 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.20x = 257,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,202.71/536.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.68

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