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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538, 806.38 and 245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538, 806.38 and 245.19 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 806.38 = 245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/806.38 = 245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 806.38 × 245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 197,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,716.31/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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