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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 803.88 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 803.88 and 331.02 is: 496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 803.88 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/803.88 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 803.88 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 266,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,100.36/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.09

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