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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.74, 807.48 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.74, 807.48 and 333.60 is: 500.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.74 : 807.48 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.74/807.48 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.74x = 807.48 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.74x = 269,375.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,375.33/537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.94

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