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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.20, 805.46 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.20, 805.46 and 331.86 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.20 : 805.46 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.20/805.46 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.20x = 805.46 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.20x = 267,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,298.30/537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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