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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.55, 810.09 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.55, 810.09 and 333.45 is: 500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.55 : 810.09 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.55/810.09 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.55x = 810.09 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.55x = 270,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,124.51/539.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.65

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