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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 805.92 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 805.92 and 374.94 is: 561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 805.92 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/805.92 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 805.92 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 302,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,171.64/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.64

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