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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.53, 808.59 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.53, 808.59 and 333.96 is: 501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.53 : 808.59 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.53/808.59 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.53x = 808.59 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.53x = 270,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,036.72/538.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.43

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