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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.04, 805.43 and 400.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.04, 805.43 and 400.75 is: 599.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.04 : 805.43 = 400.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.04/805.43 = 400.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.04x = 805.43 × 400.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.04x = 322,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,772.81/538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.90

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