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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.96, 808.02 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.96, 808.02 and 390.72 is: 585.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.96 : 808.02 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.96/808.02 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.96x = 808.02 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.96x = 315,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,709.57/538.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.78

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