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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.52, 806.95 and 364.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.52, 806.95 and 364.51 is: 546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.52 : 806.95 = 364.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.52/806.95 = 364.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.52x = 806.95 × 364.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.52x = 294,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,141.34/538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.20

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