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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.04, 807.54 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.04, 807.54 and 383.96 is: 576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.04 : 807.54 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.04/807.54 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.04x = 807.54 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.04x = 310,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,063.06/538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.28

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