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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.03, 803.52 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.03, 803.52 and 328.05 is: 490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.03 : 803.52 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.03/803.52 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.03x = 803.52 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.03x = 263,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,594.74/537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.84

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