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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.52, 805.80 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.52, 805.80 and 333.20 is: 498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.52 : 805.80 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.52/805.80 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.52x = 805.80 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.52x = 268,492.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,492.56/538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.57

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