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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.78, 803.72 and 320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.78, 803.72 and 320.06 is: 479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.78 : 803.72 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.78/803.72 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.78x = 803.72 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.78x = 257,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,235.40/536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.22

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