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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.65, 808.25 and 375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.65, 808.25 and 375.98 is: 564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.65 : 808.25 = 375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.65/808.25 = 375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.65x = 808.25 × 375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.65x = 303,879.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,879.91/538.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.15

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