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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.68, 805.20 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.68, 805.20 and 320.44 is: 480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.68 : 805.20 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.68/805.20 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.68x = 805.20 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.68x = 258,018.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,018.29/536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.77

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