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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.11, 806.96 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.11, 806.96 and 332.08 is: 497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.11 : 806.96 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.11/806.96 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.11x = 806.96 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.11x = 267,974.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,974.09/538.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.99

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