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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.24, 803.48 and 330.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.24, 803.48 and 330.38 is: 495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.24 : 803.48 = 330.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.24/803.48 = 330.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.24x = 803.48 × 330.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.24x = 265,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,453.72/536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.03

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