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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.99, 805.29 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.99, 805.29 and 330.94 is: 496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.99 : 805.29 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.99/805.29 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.99x = 805.29 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.99x = 266,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,502.44/536.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.29

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