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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.22, 804.07 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.22, 804.07 and 331.95 is: 496.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.22 : 804.07 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.22/804.07 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.22x = 804.07 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.22x = 266,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,911.04/537.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.84

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