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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.38, 808.74 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.38, 808.74 and 394.92 is: 593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.38 : 808.74 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.38/808.74 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.38x = 808.74 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.38x = 319,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,387.60/538.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.24

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