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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.26, 805.77 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.26, 805.77 and 393 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.26 : 805.77 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.26/805.77 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.26x = 805.77 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.26x = 316,667.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,667.61/538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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