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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.07, 807.48 and 278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.07, 807.48 and 278.27 is: 417.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.07 : 807.48 = 278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.07/807.48 = 278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.07x = 807.48 × 278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.07x = 224,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,697.46/538.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.60

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