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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.88, 806.93 and 374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.88, 806.93 and 374.11 is: 560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 806.93 = 374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/806.93 = 374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 806.93 × 374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 301,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,874.68/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.19

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