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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.71, 806.42 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.71, 806.42 and 332.17 is: 498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.71 : 806.42 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.71/806.42 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.71x = 806.42 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.71x = 267,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,867.35/537.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.17

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