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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.68, 807.55 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.68, 807.55 and 333.68 is: 501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.68 : 807.55 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.68/807.55 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.68x = 807.55 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.68x = 269,459.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,459.25/537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.15

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