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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.16, 806.23 and 332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.16, 806.23 and 332.13 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.16 : 806.23 = 332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.16/806.23 = 332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.16x = 806.23 × 332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.16x = 267,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,770.56/537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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