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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.96, 805.43 and 330.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.96, 805.43 and 330.90 is: 496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.96 : 805.43 = 330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.96/805.43 = 330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.96x = 805.43 × 330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.96x = 266,515.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,515.13/536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.35

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