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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.91, 808.86 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.91, 808.86 and 333.88 is: 501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.91 : 808.86 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.91/808.86 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.91x = 808.86 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.91x = 270,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,062.18/538.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.13

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