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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.96, 806.92 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.96, 806.92 and 332.88 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.96 : 806.92 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.96/806.92 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.96x = 806.92 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.96x = 268,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,607.53/537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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