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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.13, 807.60 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.13, 807.60 and 355.46 is: 533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.13 : 807.60 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.13/807.60 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.13x = 807.60 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.13x = 287,069.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,069.50/538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.46

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