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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.01, 807.14 and 172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.01, 807.14 and 172.83 is: 259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.01 : 807.14 = 172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.01/807.14 = 172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.01x = 807.14 × 172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.01x = 139,498.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,498.44/538.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.29

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