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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.43, 807.70 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.43, 807.70 and 330.09 is: 495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.43 : 807.70 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.43/807.70 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.43x = 807.70 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.43x = 266,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,613.69/538.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.17

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