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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.48, 806.84 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.48, 806.84 and 383.64 is: 574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.48 : 806.84 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.48/806.84 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.48x = 806.84 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.48x = 309,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,536.10/538.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.83

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