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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.08, 806.56 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.08, 806.56 and 410.40 is: 615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.08 : 806.56 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.08/806.56 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.08x = 806.56 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.08x = 331,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,012.22/538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.17

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