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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.61, 804.85 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.61, 804.85 and 331.56 is: 496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.61 : 804.85 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.61/804.85 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.61x = 804.85 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.61x = 266,856.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,856.07/537.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.37

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