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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.88, 808.73 and 356.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.88, 808.73 and 356.21 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.88 : 808.73 = 356.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.88/808.73 = 356.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.88x = 808.73 × 356.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.88x = 288,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,075.93/538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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