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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.36, 806.80 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.36, 806.80 and 367 is: 550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.36 : 806.80 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.36/806.80 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.36x = 806.80 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.36x = 296,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,095.60/538.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.00

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