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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.56, 807.93 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.56, 807.93 and 333.30 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.56 : 807.93 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.56/807.93 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.56x = 807.93 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.56x = 269,283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,283.07/538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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