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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.30, 806.10 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.30, 806.10 and 332.02 is: 497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.30 : 806.10 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.30/806.10 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.30x = 806.10 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.30x = 267,641.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,641.32/538.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.20

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