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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.50, 806.68 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.50, 806.68 and 355.34 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.50 : 806.68 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.50/806.68 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.50x = 806.68 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.50x = 286,639.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,639.86/538.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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