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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.85, 807.11 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.85, 807.11 and 364.56 is: 546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.85 : 807.11 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.85/807.11 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.85x = 807.11 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.85x = 294,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,240.02/538.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.05

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