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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.99, 807.69 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.99, 807.69 and 330.32 is: 494.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.99 : 807.69 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.99/807.69 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.99x = 807.69 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.99x = 266,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,796.16/538.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.99

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