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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.52, 807.96 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.52, 807.96 and 365.36 is: 548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.52 : 807.96 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.52/807.96 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.52x = 807.96 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.52x = 295,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,196.27/538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.16

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