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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.66, 806.88 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.66, 806.88 and 401.50 is: 601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.66 : 806.88 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.66/806.88 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.66x = 806.88 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.66x = 323,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,962.32/538.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.42

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