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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.08, 806.02 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.08, 806.02 and 355.56 is: 532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.08 : 806.02 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.08/806.02 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.08x = 806.02 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.08x = 286,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,588.47/538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.61

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