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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.35, 807.12 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.35, 807.12 and 384.18 is: 575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.35 : 807.12 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.35/807.12 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.35x = 807.12 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.35x = 310,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,079.36/538.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.98

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