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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.46, 804.68 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.46, 804.68 and 330.40 is: 495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.46 : 804.68 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.46/804.68 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.46x = 804.68 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.46x = 265,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,866.27/536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.59

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