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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538, 805.20 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538, 805.20 and 355.12 is: 531.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 805.20 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/805.20 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 805.20 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 285,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,942.62/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.49

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