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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.67, 808.65 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.67, 808.65 and 356.22 is: 534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.67 : 808.65 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.67/808.65 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.67x = 808.65 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.67x = 288,057.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,057.30/538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.76

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