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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.52, 805.95 and 374.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.52, 805.95 and 374.05 is: 559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.52 : 805.95 = 374.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.52/805.95 = 374.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.52x = 805.95 × 374.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.52x = 301,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,465.60/538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.80

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