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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 806.18 and 332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 806.18 and 332.09 is: 498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 806.18 = 332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/806.18 = 332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 806.18 × 332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 267,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,718.62/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.43

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