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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.99, 806.19 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.99, 806.19 and 329.32 is: 493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.99 : 806.19 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.99/806.19 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.99x = 806.19 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.99x = 265,494.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,494.49/537.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.49

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