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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.40, 752.80 and 538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.40, 752.80 and 538.40 is: 752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.40 : 752.80 = 538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.40/752.80 = 538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.40x = 752.80 × 538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.40x = 405,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,307.52/538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.80

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