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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.03, 806.49 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.03, 806.49 and 263.75 is: 395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.03 : 806.49 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.03/806.49 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.03x = 806.49 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.03x = 212,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,711.74/538.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.35

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