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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538, 807.36 and 394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538, 807.36 and 394.72 is: 592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 807.36 = 394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/807.36 = 394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 807.36 × 394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 318,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,681.14/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.34

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