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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.26, 805.96 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.26, 805.96 and 332.04 is: 498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.26 : 805.96 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.26/805.96 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.26x = 805.96 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.26x = 267,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,614.40/537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.11

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