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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.77, 806.78 and 355.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.77, 806.78 and 355.61 is: 532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.77 : 806.78 = 355.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.77/806.78 = 355.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.77x = 806.78 × 355.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.77x = 286,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,893.22/538.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.50

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