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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.82, 808.64 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.82, 808.64 and 365.07 is: 547.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.82 : 808.64 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.82/808.64 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.82x = 808.64 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.82x = 295,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,212.78/538.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.89

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