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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 806.20 and 364.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 806.20 and 364.01 is: 545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 806.20 = 364.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/806.20 = 364.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 806.20 × 364.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 293,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,464.86/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.45

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