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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 808.02 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 808.02 and 333 is: 500.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 808.02 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/808.02 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 808.02 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 269,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,070.66/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.11

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