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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 806.76 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 806.76 and 365.76 is: 547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 806.76 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/806.76 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 806.76 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 295,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,080.54/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.54

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