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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.33, 808.52 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.33, 808.52 and 333.30 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.33 : 808.52 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.33/808.52 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.33x = 808.52 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.33x = 269,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,479.72/538.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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