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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.59, 805.02 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.59, 805.02 and 331.28 is: 497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.59 : 805.02 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.59/805.02 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.59x = 805.02 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.59x = 266,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,687.03/536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.00

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