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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.39, 808.06 and 376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.39, 808.06 and 376.19 is: 564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.39 : 808.06 = 376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.39/808.06 = 376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.39x = 808.06 × 376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.39x = 303,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,984.09/538.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.62

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