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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.58, 807.86 and 356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.58, 807.86 and 356.78 is: 535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.58 : 807.86 = 356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.58/807.86 = 356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.58x = 807.86 × 356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.58x = 288,226.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,226.51/538.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.16

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