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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.64, 805.68 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.64, 805.68 and 332.20 is: 497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.64 : 805.68 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.64/805.68 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.64x = 805.68 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.64x = 267,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,646.90/537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.82

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