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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.98, 807.76 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.98, 807.76 and 356.28 is: 533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.98 : 807.76 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.98/807.76 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.98x = 807.76 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.98x = 287,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,788.73/538.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.95

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