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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.54, 803.78 and 330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.54, 803.78 and 330.52 is: 495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.54 : 803.78 = 330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.54/803.78 = 330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.54x = 803.78 × 330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.54x = 265,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,665.37/536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.15

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