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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.40, 806.71 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.40, 806.71 and 332.38 is: 498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.40 : 806.71 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.40/806.71 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.40x = 806.71 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.40x = 268,134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,134.27/538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.02

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