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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 805.68 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 805.68 and 332.28 is: 497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 805.68 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/805.68 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 805.68 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 267,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,711.35/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.59

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