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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.06, 808.99 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.06, 808.99 and 333.92 is: 501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.06 : 808.99 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.06/808.99 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.06x = 808.99 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.06x = 270,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,139.13/539.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.13

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