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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.16, 808.68 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.16, 808.68 and 333.56 is: 500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.16 : 808.68 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.16/808.68 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.16x = 808.68 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.16x = 269,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,743.30/539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.30

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