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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.59, 807.56 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.59, 807.56 and 385.50 is: 578.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.59 : 807.56 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.59/807.56 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.59x = 807.56 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.59x = 311,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,310.34/538.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.02

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