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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.07, 806.52 and 332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.07, 806.52 and 332.86 is: 499.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.07 : 806.52 = 332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.07/806.52 = 332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.07x = 806.52 × 332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.07x = 268,458.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,458.25/537.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.86

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