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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.64, 804.18 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.64, 804.18 and 331.20 is: 496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.64 : 804.18 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.64/804.18 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.64x = 804.18 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.64x = 266,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,344.42/536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.32

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