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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538, 807.03 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538, 807.03 and 209.09 is: 313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538 : 807.03 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538/807.03 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538x = 807.03 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538x = 168,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,741.90/538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.65

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