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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.33, 806.55 and 384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.33, 806.55 and 384.03 is: 575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.33 : 806.55 = 384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.33/806.55 = 384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.33x = 806.55 × 384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.33x = 309,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,739.40/538.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.37

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