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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.03, 806.22 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.03, 806.22 and 329.27 is: 494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.03 : 806.22 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.03/806.22 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.03x = 806.22 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.03x = 265,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,460.03/537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.31

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