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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.02, 805.55 and 332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.02, 805.55 and 332.90 is: 499.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.02 : 805.55 = 332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.02/805.55 = 332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.02x = 805.55 × 332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.02x = 268,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,167.60/537.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.36

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