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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.98, 807.93 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.98, 807.93 and 376.62 is: 564.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.98 : 807.93 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.98/807.93 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.98x = 807.93 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.98x = 304,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,282.60/538.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.55

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