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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.50, 808.15 and 394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.50, 808.15 and 394.59 is: 592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.50 : 808.15 = 394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.50/808.15 = 394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.50x = 808.15 × 394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.50x = 318,887.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,887.91/538.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.18

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