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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.04, 806.51 and 333.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.04, 806.51 and 333.10 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.04 : 806.51 = 333.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.04/806.51 = 333.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.04x = 806.51 × 333.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.04x = 268,645.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,645.75/539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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