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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.01, 807.09 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.01, 807.09 and 191.34 is: 287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.01 : 807.09 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.01/807.09 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.01x = 807.09 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.01x = 154,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,428.60/538.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.04

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