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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.07, 807.09 and 355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.07, 807.09 and 355.42 is: 533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.07 : 807.09 = 355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.07/807.09 = 355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.07x = 807.09 × 355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.07x = 286,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,855.24/538.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.12

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