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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.56, 808.10 and 395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.56, 808.10 and 395.44 is: 593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.56 : 808.10 = 395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.56/808.10 = 395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.56x = 808.10 × 395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.56x = 319,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,555.06/538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.35

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