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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.50, 807.59 and 365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.50, 807.59 and 365.06 is: 547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.50 : 807.59 = 365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.50/807.59 = 365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.50x = 807.59 × 365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.50x = 294,818.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,818.81/538.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.48

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