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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.58, 806.82 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.58, 806.82 and 364.38 is: 545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.58 : 806.82 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.58/806.82 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.58x = 806.82 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.58x = 293,989.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,989.07/538.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.86

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