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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.09, 806.73 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.09, 806.73 and 383.99 is: 575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.09 : 806.73 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.09/806.73 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.09x = 806.73 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.09x = 309,776.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,776.25/538.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.70

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