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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.69, 806.68 and 375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.69, 806.68 and 375.61 is: 562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.69 : 806.68 = 375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.69/806.68 = 375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.69x = 806.68 × 375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.69x = 302,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,991.16/538.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.46

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