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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.57, 807.45 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.57, 807.45 and 291.52 is: 437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.57 : 807.45 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.57/807.45 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.57x = 807.45 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.57x = 235,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,387.82/538.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.06

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