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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.95, 806.46 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.95, 806.46 and 331.92 is: 498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.95 : 806.46 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.95/806.46 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.95x = 806.46 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.95x = 267,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,681.23/536.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.52

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