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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 803.52 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 803.52 and 330.48 is: 495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 803.52 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/803.52 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 803.52 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 265,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,547.29/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.05

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