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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 802.58 and 330.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 802.58 and 330.95 is: 495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 802.58 = 330.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/802.58 = 330.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 802.58 × 330.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 265,614.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,614.20/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.35

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