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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.92, 806.48 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.92, 806.48 and 331.58 is: 498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.92 : 806.48 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.92/806.48 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.92x = 806.48 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.92x = 267,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,412.64/536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.05

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