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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 807.10 and 263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 807.10 and 263.90 is: 395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 807.10 = 263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/807.10 = 263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 807.10 × 263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 212,993.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,993.69/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.88

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