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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.81, 807.12 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.81, 807.12 and 373.87 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.81 : 807.12 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.81/807.12 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.81x = 807.12 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.81x = 301,757.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,757.95/538.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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