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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.07, 807.78 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.07, 807.78 and 365.16 is: 548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.07 : 807.78 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.07/807.78 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.07x = 807.78 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.07x = 294,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,968.94/538.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.20

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