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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.07, 809.40 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.07, 809.40 and 333.05 is: 500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.07 : 809.40 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.07/809.40 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.07x = 809.40 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.07x = 269,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,566.62/539.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.06

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