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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.22, 807.33 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.22, 807.33 and 376.22 is: 564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.22 : 807.33 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.22/807.33 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.22x = 807.33 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.22x = 303,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,733.69/538.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.33

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