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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.56, 807.03 and 401.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.56, 807.03 and 401.00 is: 600.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.56 : 807.03 = 401.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.56/807.03 = 401.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.56x = 807.03 × 401.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.56x = 323,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,614.99/538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.89

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