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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.68, 808.01 and 376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.68, 808.01 and 376.47 is: 564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.68 : 808.01 = 376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.68/808.01 = 376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.68x = 808.01 × 376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.68x = 304,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,189.64/538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.69

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