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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.49, 806.24 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.49, 806.24 and 332.65 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.49 : 806.24 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.49/806.24 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.49x = 806.24 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.49x = 268,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,195.74/537.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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