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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.33, 804.78 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.33, 804.78 and 331.40 is: 497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.33 : 804.78 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.33/804.78 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.33x = 804.78 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.33x = 266,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,700.07/536.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.27

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