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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 807.91 and 355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 807.91 and 355.93 is: 533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 807.91 = 355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/807.91 = 355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 807.91 × 355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 287,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,556.50/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.58

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