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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.94, 807.72 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.94, 807.72 and 392.32 is: 587.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.94 : 807.72 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.94/807.72 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.94x = 807.72 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.94x = 316,884.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,884.71/538.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.98

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