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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.72, 807.67 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.72, 807.67 and 384.62 is: 576.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.72 : 807.67 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.72/807.67 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.72x = 807.67 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.72x = 310,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,642.48/538.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.63

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