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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.99, 806.99 and 333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.99, 806.99 and 333.15 is: 499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.99 : 806.99 = 333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.99/806.99 = 333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.99x = 806.99 × 333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.99x = 268,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,847.05/537.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.73

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