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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.74, 807.80 and 385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.74, 807.80 and 385.65 is: 578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.74 : 807.80 = 385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.74/807.80 = 385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.74x = 807.80 × 385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.74x = 311,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,526.14/538.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.25

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