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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.68, 808.02 and 365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.68, 808.02 and 365.88 is: 548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.68 : 808.02 = 365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.68/808.02 = 365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.68x = 808.02 × 365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.68x = 295,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,638.36/538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.82

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