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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.71, 808.17 and 372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.71, 808.17 and 372.63 is: 559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.71 : 808.17 = 372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.71/808.17 = 372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.71x = 808.17 × 372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.71x = 301,148.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,148.39/538.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.02

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