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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538, 806.84 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538, 806.84 and 364.56 is: 546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 806.84 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/806.84 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 806.84 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 294,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,141.59/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.73

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