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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.21, 804.31 and 330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.21, 804.31 and 330.15 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.21 : 804.31 = 330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.21/804.31 = 330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.21x = 804.31 × 330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.21x = 265,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,542.12/536.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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