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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.13, 807.40 and 332.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.13, 807.40 and 332.47 is: 498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.13 : 807.40 = 332.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.13/807.40 = 332.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.13x = 807.40 × 332.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.13x = 268,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,433.43/538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.82

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