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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.52, 805.82 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.52, 805.82 and 330.44 is: 494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.52 : 805.82 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.52/805.82 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.52x = 805.82 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.52x = 266,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,269.48/538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.45

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