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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 808.14 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 808.14 and 376.68 is: 564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 808.14 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/808.14 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 808.14 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 304,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,410.18/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.85

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