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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.87, 808.41 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.87, 808.41 and 356.42 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.87 : 808.41 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.87/808.41 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.87x = 808.41 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.87x = 288,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,133.49/538.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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