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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.13, 807.32 and 436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.13, 807.32 and 436.07 is: 654.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.13 : 807.32 = 436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.13/807.32 = 436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.13x = 807.32 × 436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.13x = 352,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,045.85/538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.20

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