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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.30, 807.60 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.30, 807.60 and 333.02 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.30 : 807.60 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.30/807.60 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.30x = 807.60 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.30x = 268,946.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,946.95/539.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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