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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.16, 806.04 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.16, 806.04 and 392.24 is: 587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.16 : 806.04 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.16/806.04 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.16x = 806.04 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.16x = 316,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,161.13/538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.49

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