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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.66, 806.22 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.66, 806.22 and 320.39 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.66 : 806.22 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.66/806.22 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.66x = 806.22 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.66x = 258,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,304.83/536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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