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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.14, 805.32 and 375.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.14, 805.32 and 375.33 is: 561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.14 : 805.32 = 375.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.14/805.32 = 375.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.14x = 805.32 × 375.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.14x = 302,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,260.76/538.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.68

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