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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.27, 807.63 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.27, 807.63 and 365.13 is: 547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.27 : 807.63 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.27/807.63 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.27x = 807.63 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.27x = 294,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,889.94/538.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.85

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