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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.44, 808.11 and 534.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.44, 808.11 and 534.39 is: 802.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.44 : 808.11 = 534.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.44/808.11 = 534.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.44x = 808.11 × 534.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.44x = 431,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,845.90/538.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.03

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