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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.89, 807.12 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.89, 807.12 and 332.55 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.89 : 807.12 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.89/807.12 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.89x = 807.12 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.89x = 268,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,407.76/537.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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