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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.38, 804.88 and 331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.38, 804.88 and 331.06 is: 496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.38 : 804.88 = 331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.38/804.88 = 331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.38x = 804.88 × 331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.38x = 266,463.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,463.57/536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.78

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