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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.08, 807 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.08, 807 and 245.52 is: 368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.08 : 807 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.08/807 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.08x = 807 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.08x = 198,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,134.64/538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.23

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