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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.12, 808.40 and 516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.12, 808.40 and 516.24 is: 775.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.12 : 808.40 = 516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.12/808.40 = 516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.12x = 808.40 × 516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.12x = 417,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,328.42/538.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.53

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