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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.88, 803.51 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.88, 803.51 and 331.58 is: 496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.88 : 803.51 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.88/803.51 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.88x = 803.51 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.88x = 266,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,427.85/536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.25

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