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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.49, 807.80 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.49, 807.80 and 330.16 is: 495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.49 : 807.80 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.49/807.80 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.49x = 807.80 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.49x = 266,703.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,703.25/538.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.28

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